NICE TO HAVE YOU MARCHING BESIDE ME CHARLIE

Nice to have you marching beside me Charlie.

Even though I know you have long been gone.

Since that day, we fought our way from building to building, to reach the planned target.

I saw you fall bloodied, then no movement at all.

I could not stop to comfort you then, as orders were orders.

We had to capture the final strategic goal to end this battle for once and all.

My first question was where is Charlie? Have the medics brought him in?

No one knew, till a medic took me aside and told me he had sadly died.

Each Remembrance Day I feel you right beside me, Charlie, marching again with pride.

Rest well my friend, it will not be long now till I too will also rest by your side.

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